Crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South: statistics, rates and trends
250 crimes were recorded in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South at a glance
- Crime trends in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Types of crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Tidworth East & Ludgershall South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Demographics of Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Questions about crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (119), anti-social behaviour (32) and public order (21) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,325th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 250 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.1 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,794 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South peaked in the year to August 2025 (278 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (145). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 66%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 250 | 43.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 278 | 48.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 244 | 42.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 228 | 39.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 145 | 25.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 169 | 29.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 169 | 29.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 241 | 41.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 151 | 26.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and public order (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 47 to 32 and violence and sexual offences fell from 148 to 119.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 20.5 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.5 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tidworth East & Ludgershall South; the highest is Ludgershall North & Rural (84.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Pewsey Vale East (31.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tidworth East & Ludgershall South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidworth North & West | 510 | 55.6 | +29% |
| Ludgershall North & Rural | 417 | 84.7 | +96% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 321 | 51.6 | +19% |
| Durrington | 242 | 43.9 | +2% |
| Amesbury West | 493 | 77.9 | +81% |
| Amesbury South | 339 | 56.5 | +31% |
| Avon Valley | 387 | 47.0 | +9% |
| Pewsey Vale East | 181 | 31.6 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hill Road” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Road | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Wellesley Road | 13 |
| On or near Johnson Way | 10 |
| On or near Stable Close | 9 |
| On or near Moyne Drive | 8 |
| On or near Pakenham Road | 8 |
| On or near Lansley Road | 7 |
| On or near Granby Way | 6 |
| On or near New Drove | 6 |
Of the 218 crimes in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 22.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 18.8% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 12.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Tidworth East & Ludgershall South has an estimated population of 5,794 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (51%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%) and a younger population (5.1%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tidworth East & Ludgershall South average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 29.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 77.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tidworth East & Ludgershall South a safe place to live?
Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,325th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South was down 10% on the year before: 250 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 278 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tidworth East & Ludgershall South?
About 5,794 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tidworth East & Ludgershall South?
Tidworth East & Ludgershall South is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.